Hardcore Pawn & Jerry Springer Producers Filming New Chicago Pilot Starring Rich Pyle and Cohen Bros

ST. CLAIR SHORES, Mich. - Nov. 4, 2014 - PRLog -- Detroit, MI (November 4, 2014) – Rich Pyle of the hit series Hardcore Pawn (TruTV) and Meltdown (National Geographic Channel) signed for lead in new Chicago reality pilot with Hardcore Pawn: Chicago (TruTV) stars Wayne and Randy Cohen.

The untitled reality television pilot is being produced by top reality televisions veterans Luana Figueroa, Mark Fazio and Don McNeil under their partnership, Lakeshore Productions. With over 500 reality television episodes between them, from a variety of hit  reality shows this team currently has over 15 projects in various stages of production.

“We are beyond excited to have Rich Pyle and the Cohen Brothers on board for this new series pilot,” said Luana Figueroa, Pilot Producer / Director. “The chemistry between these television pros is undeniable and our cameras intend to capture it all.”

The untitled reality television pilot follows colorful personalities Pyle and the Cohen Brothers as they team up on a joint venture, pooling their resources and vast industry experience to help change peoples lives for the better.

“I am looking forward to working with Wayne and Randy. They are funny, engaging and highly intelligent businessmen,” said Rich Pyle. “Not to mention, Luana and the Lakeshore Productions team are always great to work with.”

“Randy and I cannot wait to start working with Rich again,” said Wayne Cohen. “We are delighted to be apart of this new project in our home town Chicago and have the opportunity to collaborate with this powerhouse production team.”

Lakeshore Production cameras will follow the Pyle and Cohen Brothers adventures on through out location in Chicago, Illinois. Filming for this untitled pilot will begin the week of November 10, 2014.

About Rich Pyle.
Rich Pyle is a Detroit native and reality star fan favorite. For 7 seasons, Pyle starred as himself on the truTV show Hardcore Pawn, a reality show about the pawn business based out of American Jewelry and Loan on the nationally renowned 8 Mile in Detroit. Employed for over 20 years as the store manager, Pyle quickly became a leading character, gaining notoriety for his quick wit, spiked hair and long goatee. Starring in 91 episodes, Pyle departed from the business and show in 2013. The National Geographic Channel was quick to cast Pyle to star as himself as an Urban Prospector in the new show Meltdown on National Geographic.

About The Cohen Brothers.
Wayne and Randy Cohen starred in the American reality television series Hardcore Pawn spin-off Hardcore Pawn: Chicago on truTV. The 18-episode series followed the day-to-day operations of the Royal Pawn Shop owned and operated by the Cohen Brothers. The shop is located in Chicago, Illinois at 428 S. Clark Street across from the Metropolitan Correctional Center near Chicago's Financial District.  Its been a popular location for series television shows like Chicago PD, where in one episode actor Elias Koteas entered the shop to ask a pawnbroker about a case.

About Lakeshore Productions.
Chicago-based Lakeshore Productions veterans Luana Figueroa, Mark Fazio and Don McNeil boast a resume of over 500 television episodes between them in reality TV. This producing team currently have fifteen shows with highly visible names attached in various stages of production with ranging demographics from the back hills of Tennessee to the Bering Sea in Alaska and everywhere in between. Greenlit projects are currently filming in Chicago, Iowa, Wisconsin and California.